Face lifting massage

Achieve a clearer oval, smooth the skin and make it shine – think it’s impossible? Cosmetologists believe that facial lifting massage gives excellent results!

What is face and neck lifting massage

Facial lifting massage is a procedure aimed at rejuvenating the appearance, as a result of which a cascade of important processes is launched:

  • blood circulation is improved;

  • cells are saturated with oxygen;

  • the lymphatic drainage system is activated;

  • the skin is tightened and becomes more elastic.

It makes sense to do a lifting massage when the skin loses its tone, the contours of the face begin to sag, pallor and lethargy occur not only after sleepless nights or stressful situations. As a rule, all of the above signs appear after 35-40 years.

During the massage, every millimeter of skin on the face, neck and décolleté is worked out, and the result is obvious almost immediately after the session.

Indications and contraindications

Indications for professional lifting massage of the face can be considered:

  1. wrinkles;

  2. flabbiness of the skin;

  3. floated face oval;

  4. swelling;

  5. puffiness and dark circles under the eyes.

In general, any changes in appearance associated with age. If necessary, lifting massage can be practiced from the age of 25. At home, it is also possible if there are no contraindications, including:

  • infectious diseases;

  • inflammation of the skin;

  • sun (and other) burns;

  • open wounds, cuts;

  • intolerance to massage cosmetics.

In any case, the advice of a specialist will not be superfluous. Whether your skin is threatened with premature loss of elasticity, you can check for yourself by passing our test.

The effect of lifting massage: what you can count on

Immediately after a session of modeling lifting massage, facial contours become clearer, puffiness disappears, bags under the eyes disappear. This effect is achieved through special techniques.

At the same time, the lifting effect is not the only one. What else happens as a result of such a massage?

  • The level of the stress hormone cortisol decreases (anti-stress therapy);

  • skin recovery processes are launched;

  • stimulates detoxification;

  • increased efficiency;

  • mood improves.

Types of lifting massage

The classification depends on the parameter that is taken as a basis.

According to the method of influence:

  1. manual (manual);

  2. hardware;

  3. combined.

By school

European massage includes stroking, rubbing, kneading and vibration. This includes Russian, French, Spanish, Swedish and Finnish massage systems.

The Eastern school is most often characterized by the impact on the energy points on the face. As a result, blood and lymph flow improves, tension is relieved, wrinkles are smoothed out, and overall well-being improves.
The most famous types of oriental massage: Japanese shiatsu massage, Tibetan, Thai, Ayurvedic, stone massage, Chinese guasha massage, Japanese kobido massage.

By appointment:

  • therapeutic;

  • sports;

  • cosmetic;

  • hygienic.

Manual

It is also called manual. It is performed with fingers and palms, sometimes using special rollers, scrapers or metal spoons. A relatively new direction among manual techniques is isometric face lifting massage: the master pinches, stretches the folds and gently kneads different areas of the skin, achieving its uniformity and smoothness. Such a massage is performed on clean, dry skin without cream or oil. It is not carried out at home, it is necessary to trust a professional.

Hardware

Clinics and beauty studios offer different types of hardware facial massage with a lifting effect:

FUEL

It is performed using a special device equipped with a maniple that sucks the skin, and several rotating balls actively knead it. After the procedure, puffiness disappears, wrinkles are smoothed out. But due to too active exposure, bruises and hematomas can occur.

RF lifting (radio wave lifting)

Like many other hardware technologies in cosmetology (for example, laser), radio wave lifting is, in essence, a controlled injury. During the procedure, the skin is locally warmed up, damage to collagen and elastin fibers is provoked, which starts the process of active recovery. In this case, the surface of the skin is not injured in any way. However, the procedure is contraindicated for people with rosacea, pigmentation, excess hair on the face.

How to prepare for a lifting massage session

If you are doing massage in the clinic, no special preparation is required, the beautician will do everything for you. You just need to relax. If you decide to master the lifting self-massage of the face, the preparation steps are quite simple.

Remove makeup and cleanse face and hands. Before a massage, products with skin-soothing ingredients are perhaps especially appropriate.

Soft cleansing cream for dry and sensitive skin Gentle Cleanser Cream, SkinCeuticals

Gently and delicately removes even stubborn makeup, and allantoin in the composition helps to soften the skin and has a calming effect.

Another great tool is cleansing gel “Absolute tenderness. Rose + Jasmine” for dry and sensitive skin, L’Oréal Paris

Rose and jasmine extracts soothe the skin, the gel smells good and cleanses well.

  1. Using a special tape, remove hair from the forehead and cheekbones.

  2. Apply a toner to complete the skin cleansing process and prepare it for further manipulations. For example, from the same series L’Oréal Paris “Absolute tenderness. Rose + jasmine»

  3. Use a rich cream or special face oil so that your hands glide freely over the skin and do not stretch it. For this purpose, for example, extraordinary oil is suitable. “Luxury Dining”, L’Oréal Paris.

How to do a manual lifting facial massage at home

  • Massage your face with your fingertips.

  • Do not press too hard and do not stretch the skin. This is very important, otherwise there is a risk of getting an effect opposite to the desired one.

  • Move along the massage lines.

  • Try to set aside 10-15 minutes for a massage every day (including preparations and aftercare).

Let’s get started.

  1. Apply cream or cosmetic oil to the skin and gently spread it over the skin with smooth movements, moving along the massage lines.

  2. Move to the back and front of the neck – with smoothing movements, try to stretch the muscles of the neck, repeating the exercise 7-10 times on each side.

  3. Use your fingertips to release tension from the facial muscles in a clockwise circular motion.

  4. Gently tap your face with your knuckles.

  5. With vibrating and pinching movements, walk all over the face, moving strictly along the massage lines.

  6. Walk over the skin with your palms – soft stroking movements.

  7. Don’t forget to wash your face and apply your skin care product.

How is a hardware lifting massage done by a cosmetologist?

In beauty parlors, the procedure for the procedure is approximately the same. At the beginning, the face is cleaned and the device is prepared for work. For example, in the case of RF-lifting:

  • the specialist selects the necessary program depending on which part of the face the procedure will be performed on;

  • a conductive gel is applied to the skin;

  • with the help of special maniples, a facial massage is performed (massage nozzles during the procedure can change in accordance with the impact zone);

  • everything about everything usually takes from 15 (working out one zone) to 120 minutes, the effect is visible immediately – tightened skin, rejuvenated face.

Review of anti-aging products for the face

Not all of the products below guarantee a lifting effect, but they all make the skin smoother and more elastic, provide the necessary hydration and care.

Multi-corrective face cream Super Multi-Corrective Cream, Kiehl’s

The updated formula of the anti-aging cream effectively fights age-related changes, including a lifting effect. The composition of the product includes proxylan, which stimulates the synthesis of collagen, phytomimetic vitamin A, hyaluronic acid. The cream is also intended for neck skin care.

Face cream LiftActiv Collagen Specialist, Vichy

The very name of the cream gives certain promises. Indeed, the formula stimulates the synthesis of the skin’s own collagen, corrects the oval of the face with regular use for a month, and makes the nasolabial folds less noticeable. The composition successfully cooperates with biopeptides, vitamin C, eperulin and other anti-aging components.

Face cream “Active lifting 45+. Day care, Garnier

Cream with a special complex “Plant Cells of Youth + Shea Butter” acts on the skin in three directions:

  • promotes cell renewal, smoothes and strengthens the skin;

  • reduces wrinkles and improves elasticity;

  • strengthens the contours of the face.

Anti-aging complex care-sculptor “Age expert 45+”, L’Oréal Paris

Provides a complex remodeling effect: tightens the oval of the face, reduces wrinkles, makes the skin more elastic and dense. Designed for face, neck and décolleté skin care. The composition includes a complex of retinopeptides, as well as a special component of protensil.

Means for restoring the density of the skin and the oval of the face Substiane, La Roche-Posay

Increases the density of the skin, makes the oval of the face more clear. Contains a unique combination of Lynactil + Pro-Xylane ingredients that restore skin density and visibly lift it.

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